Salience showcases fresh, thoughtful journalism and creative works produced by students of the School of Art, Communication and English at the University of Sydney. Salience reflects the work of a globally oriented and engaged student body, with strong international student participation.
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Can a Black Samurai rewrite history—or just gamer expectations?
Can a Black Samurai rewrite history—or just gamer expectations? This question arises after Ubisoft’s announcement of Assassin’s Creed Shadow earlier this year. While fans...
Unification
Unification is a short documentary that follows the journey of Soulxpress, the University of Sydney Street Dance Society, as they prepare for and compete...
Minority Report
Minority Report delves into the challenges facing American democracy post-2024 election, especially its ever-concentrating dominant powers, exploring pivotal moments, systemic flaws, and transformative possibilities through...
White Bay Power Station’s Two-Phased Renaissance
Sydney’s new cultural venue remains a work-in-progress as plans for the creative powerhouse unfold.
White Bay Power Station is a celebrated addition to Sydney’s cultural...
A mediation of climate and culture: Leyla Stevens’ PAHIT MANIS, Night Forest
Australian-Balinese video artist Leyla Stevens presents her new work, PAHIT MANIS, Night Forest 2024, in the intimate setting of the Art Gallery of New...
Trump’s Misuse of ‘Socialism’: A strategy built on fear and misunderstanding
During a heated televised debate in September 2024, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of being a "Marxist" in their...
Putting burnout on the backburner
Gen Zedders are no strangers to hustle culture. And when the first sparks of burnout
begin to appear? We have more pressing priorities – self...
Synecdoche Beirut-Sydney
Beirut 1992
Light drizzle taps the blue-eyed girl on the shoulder. With a gleam in her eye and nervous flutter in her chest, she clutches...
Australia grapples with coffee bean price hike
This story delves into the economic challenges faced by Pigeonhole Cafe, a coffee shop in
Ultimo, as it navigates the pressures of rising coffee bean...